Angela Constance MSP Commends Emergency Services Amid Ongoing Wildfire Efforts

Angela Constance MSP Commends Emergency Services Amid Ongoing Wildfire Efforts

Angela Constance, MSP for Almond Valley and constituency MSP for Fauldhouse, has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the emergency services responding to the significant wildfire near Fauldhouse.

“I want to put on record my grateful thanks and appreciation to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service and Forestry and Land Scotland,” Angela Constance MSP said.

“Due to the combined efforts of SFRS and partners, they have protected the public and property in what is a significant and prolonged incident affecting 100 hectares during the fifth wildfire danger assessment of the year.”

Spring is the most critical period for wildfires in Scotland, with SFRS attending an average of 170 large outdoor fires each year. The Scottish Government supports the implementation of the wildfire strategy with £1.6 million.

Angela Constance MSP added, “The current weather in Scotland means that the risks of wildfires are higher, and I must reinforce to the public who are enjoying the outdoors to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and to avoid lighting open fires, especially when a Wildfire Danger Assessment is in place.”

At the time of writing, crews continue to work diligently to dampen and extinguish the fire.

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